Hello everyone! My reefs been up and running for about a year now, and I have mainly LPS And Softies... No SPS. I woke up this morning and all the Rock on my left side of the tank crashed down:facepalm::fun2: LUCKLY no coral was on that side of the tank, I'm kind of glad it crashed down because I never really liked the aquascape... Anybody have some examples, tip/ tricks to make super enjoyable? FYI I like aquascapes that have over hangs, caves... Basically the super cool looking ones:bounce3:
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What's up RC,
I am looking to take the dive and transition into the marine fish keeping hobby. I am a newbie looking for advice and guidance as I move forward into this new and rewarding hobby. RC has been a great resource as I've been researching and collecting info on what setup is right for me. Let me say it's addicting.
I've been keeping Cichlids for the past few years in a basic 46 gal bowfront set up, nothing fancy. So I have some fish keeping experience in that regard and know what it takes from a freshwater standpoint.
I am looking to take the dive and transition into the marine fish keeping hobby. I am a newbie looking for advice and guidance as I move forward into this new and rewarding hobby. RC has been a great resource as I've been researching and collecting info on what setup is right for me. Let me say it's addicting.
I've been keeping Cichlids for the past few years in a basic 46 gal bowfront set up, nothing fancy. So I have some fish keeping experience in that regard and know what it takes from a freshwater standpoint.
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Jumping In
Hello all,
My name is Steve and we are planning a reef aquarium. This forum has already been quite valuable in the wealth of information. Learning quite a bit.
We are planning a 160g aquarium (60w 24d 26h).
I have some questions, so I will be heading to those areas. First up is lighting.
I'm in Warren, MI.
Jumping In
Hello all,
My name is Steve and we are planning a reef aquarium. This forum has already been quite valuable in the wealth of information. Learning quite a bit.
We are planning a 160g aquarium (60w 24d 26h).
I have some questions, so I will be heading to those areas. First up is lighting.
I'm in Warren, MI.
CharlieShark
New member
Introduction
Introduction
Hi, I'm Charlie from North East Ohio. I had a 70 gallon fish only tank 20 years ago. I finally decided to jump back into the hobby and was hoping to set up a 90 gallon reef tank, but was blown away by the rough estimate from the salt water store, ($4,000). The LED lights alone were $1,300 for two XR30 3G Radion lights! After picking myself off the floor I decided on a smaller 60 gallon square rimless tank which would only need one XR15 Radion LED light. (This size tank fits better in my room anyway.)
Here's my fish wish list;
2 Firefish,
1 Orchid Dottyback,
2 or 3 Banggai Cardinalfish,
2 Ocellaris Clownfish,
1 Coral Beauty or 1 Flame Angelfish,
Maybe 1 Tang,
Maybe 1 Flame Hawkfish.
I have dozens of questions, but I'll start with just a couple for now.
1. What are your thoughts on running a rimless tank without a lid? There's a low tech lid available, but it looks awkward to use, and it might fall in easily.
2. The 60 gallon is 2' x 2' x 2'. Will the XR15 Radion LED provide enough lighting for soft corals? The XR30 is $250 more. Are there other less expensive lights that will provide equivalent lighting?
3. My LFS says the Eshops Protein skimmer's five year warranty is void if I buy it on line. Do they really offer a 5 year warranty, and is that something I should be concerned about?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Introduction
Hi, I'm Charlie from North East Ohio. I had a 70 gallon fish only tank 20 years ago. I finally decided to jump back into the hobby and was hoping to set up a 90 gallon reef tank, but was blown away by the rough estimate from the salt water store, ($4,000). The LED lights alone were $1,300 for two XR30 3G Radion lights! After picking myself off the floor I decided on a smaller 60 gallon square rimless tank which would only need one XR15 Radion LED light. (This size tank fits better in my room anyway.)
Here's my fish wish list;
2 Firefish,
1 Orchid Dottyback,
2 or 3 Banggai Cardinalfish,
2 Ocellaris Clownfish,
1 Coral Beauty or 1 Flame Angelfish,
Maybe 1 Tang,
Maybe 1 Flame Hawkfish.
I have dozens of questions, but I'll start with just a couple for now.
1. What are your thoughts on running a rimless tank without a lid? There's a low tech lid available, but it looks awkward to use, and it might fall in easily.
2. The 60 gallon is 2' x 2' x 2'. Will the XR15 Radion LED provide enough lighting for soft corals? The XR30 is $250 more. Are there other less expensive lights that will provide equivalent lighting?
3. My LFS says the Eshops Protein skimmer's five year warranty is void if I buy it on line. Do they really offer a 5 year warranty, and is that something I should be concerned about?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Craig 63
New member
Hi all. Fairly new to here but been reeling about 10 years, currently have approx 700 litre mixed reef (about 180 US gallons) not sure what category this fits in but from what I have seen today probably the Nano section ����. I currently have a 40 X 30 X 24 LX W X H. Running a deltec skimmer 8 X 54watt ATI dimmable, 6000 litre RTN pump UV unit and 2 Jebao RW 8s. Having fair success with SPS LPS. https://www.flickr.com/gp/129707530@N08/6c1tKB
Maryland Guppy
New member
Good Afternoon:
New here at RC. No SW since 1985. Presently have 7 FW planted tanks.
My reason for joining is extreme interest in LED lighting.
Reef light requirements are quite different than a planted tank.
Wanting to build/design some multi-driver boards with PWM dimming.
New here at RC. No SW since 1985. Presently have 7 FW planted tanks.
My reason for joining is extreme interest in LED lighting.
Reef light requirements are quite different than a planted tank.
Wanting to build/design some multi-driver boards with PWM dimming.
jay0790
New member
So,
I wouldn't say that I am new to the hobby as I have been keeping fresh and saltwater aquariums for 10+ years now, but I can say that I am getting back into hobby after taking of a little over 1 year. I had been starting to consider getting back into Aquarium Life when one of my neighbors offered me a free 50 gallon setup I pulled the plug and jumped back in.
System is rather basic and in need of upgrades such as new lighting and a new enclosure to cover the steel stand. The first upgrade I purchased was the Fluvial FX6 canister filter, and I know all of the arguments for and against canisters but I wanted to give it a try.
Looking forward to getting to know everybody, and picking everyones brains as I plan my future tank.
I wouldn't say that I am new to the hobby as I have been keeping fresh and saltwater aquariums for 10+ years now, but I can say that I am getting back into hobby after taking of a little over 1 year. I had been starting to consider getting back into Aquarium Life when one of my neighbors offered me a free 50 gallon setup I pulled the plug and jumped back in.
System is rather basic and in need of upgrades such as new lighting and a new enclosure to cover the steel stand. The first upgrade I purchased was the Fluvial FX6 canister filter, and I know all of the arguments for and against canisters but I wanted to give it a try.
Looking forward to getting to know everybody, and picking everyones brains as I plan my future tank.
Hello all. Please educate me.
Hello all. Please educate me.
Hello. My name is Josh. I am completely new to the reef hobby and have not started up my tank yet. I have been keeping fish for well over 12 yrs now and currently have the following : 75 g African cichlid tank. A 65 g koi tank. A 40g Flowerhorn tank. A 40 gallon Discus tank. 30 g African Cichlid tank. 10 gallon african clawed frog. A Bearded Dragon, a Dorkie (dachshund /yorkie ), 4 kids, and of course a very very understanding wife.
I have always wanted to do a saltwater tank particularly a reef. About aweek ago the wife and i were sitting in the "fish room" and she commented how i really need a tank in the 4th corner. I was very limited in what space i had there and essentially the only tank that would fit is the Marineland 47g column tank.....20x18x30high.
So i made my first mistake (before she changed her mind) and ran out and got it the next day. I love it and it fits perfectly but it is a non drilled tall tank and from what i have been reading may be an issue. I really want to do this the right way......where do i begin.....how do you filter good info or advice from the bad? Live rock vs non? Live sand vs not? Lighting. .....FILTER???????
My goal is as follows some coral, anemones, pipe fish, goby, maybe a star.........
Sorry for the lengthy intro but im very excited.
PS looking to buy spectrapure rodi unit. Any thoughts?
Hello all. Please educate me.
Hello. My name is Josh. I am completely new to the reef hobby and have not started up my tank yet. I have been keeping fish for well over 12 yrs now and currently have the following : 75 g African cichlid tank. A 65 g koi tank. A 40g Flowerhorn tank. A 40 gallon Discus tank. 30 g African Cichlid tank. 10 gallon african clawed frog. A Bearded Dragon, a Dorkie (dachshund /yorkie ), 4 kids, and of course a very very understanding wife.
I have always wanted to do a saltwater tank particularly a reef. About aweek ago the wife and i were sitting in the "fish room" and she commented how i really need a tank in the 4th corner. I was very limited in what space i had there and essentially the only tank that would fit is the Marineland 47g column tank.....20x18x30high.
So i made my first mistake (before she changed her mind) and ran out and got it the next day. I love it and it fits perfectly but it is a non drilled tall tank and from what i have been reading may be an issue. I really want to do this the right way......where do i begin.....how do you filter good info or advice from the bad? Live rock vs non? Live sand vs not? Lighting. .....FILTER???????
My goal is as follows some coral, anemones, pipe fish, goby, maybe a star.........
Sorry for the lengthy intro but im very excited.
PS looking to buy spectrapure rodi unit. Any thoughts?
Queen Diva
New member
Soon to set up a 68 rimless
Soon to set up a 68 rimless
Hey fellow reef enthusiast,
It has been nearly 3 years since I had to rid of my reef tanks. So, I feel like I need guidance to avoid issues I had prior to reef central. I hope everyone will advise me on "everything" as I may not always remember correctly, such as one inch or over 4 inches of argonite sand? Amount of live/dry rock, water flow and just about everything dealing with the full purpose of the sump, which mine will be a 16 g. With 3 chambers, what should I do with it as I was lucky and it came with the purchase of the tank.
Until then,
Happy reefin'
Christi "Queen Diva"
Soon to set up a 68 rimless
Hey fellow reef enthusiast,
It has been nearly 3 years since I had to rid of my reef tanks. So, I feel like I need guidance to avoid issues I had prior to reef central. I hope everyone will advise me on "everything" as I may not always remember correctly, such as one inch or over 4 inches of argonite sand? Amount of live/dry rock, water flow and just about everything dealing with the full purpose of the sump, which mine will be a 16 g. With 3 chambers, what should I do with it as I was lucky and it came with the purchase of the tank.
Until then,
Happy reefin'
Christi "Queen Diva"
Hello Reef Central
Hello Reef Central
Hi im Jim. Ive had freshwater and saltwater aquariums over the years. have not had any aquariums for the last couple years . I have an innovative marine sr 120 being delivered 2/21/16. I have some nice lights, media reactor, heater,and 2 spin streams from a previous tank . not sure what way im going to go with this aquarium but im looking forward to reading all the helpful information and every ones experiences and learning a lot on reef central
Hello Reef Central
Hi im Jim. Ive had freshwater and saltwater aquariums over the years. have not had any aquariums for the last couple years . I have an innovative marine sr 120 being delivered 2/21/16. I have some nice lights, media reactor, heater,and 2 spin streams from a previous tank . not sure what way im going to go with this aquarium but im looking forward to reading all the helpful information and every ones experiences and learning a lot on reef central
Geaux_lsu_tiger
New member
New To The Community - First Reef Tank Underway
New To The Community - First Reef Tank Underway
How is it going y'all? I am fresh on the reef scene. Have had a 12 Gallon long planted tank for some time and have decided I want to see what SW reefing is all about!
Texas born and raised. Wound up in Baton Rouge at Louisiana State University. Graduating this coming May in Construction.
I am diving on in with a 6 gallon acrylic pico build (maybe nano?).
Dimensions: 10"x10"x15"
Looking forward to learning everything the site and community has to offer.
Thanks!
New To The Community - First Reef Tank Underway
How is it going y'all? I am fresh on the reef scene. Have had a 12 Gallon long planted tank for some time and have decided I want to see what SW reefing is all about!
Texas born and raised. Wound up in Baton Rouge at Louisiana State University. Graduating this coming May in Construction.
I am diving on in with a 6 gallon acrylic pico build (maybe nano?).
Dimensions: 10"x10"x15"
Looking forward to learning everything the site and community has to offer.
Thanks!
jthompson79
New member
New reefer here. Currently have a 60 hex Oscar tank, 29g planted and newest tank is a 29g biocube.
Just set the biocube up yesterday. It was at a friends house and set up for over a year. Have all the water, live sand and live rock he had in it along with his cleaner crew and 1 three stripe damsel.
I'm located in Savannah, Ga. If anyone wants to sell some frags, I'm looking lol
Here's my tank. Enjoy
Just set the biocube up yesterday. It was at a friends house and set up for over a year. Have all the water, live sand and live rock he had in it along with his cleaner crew and 1 three stripe damsel.
I'm located in Savannah, Ga. If anyone wants to sell some frags, I'm looking lol
Here's my tank. Enjoy
flusky
New member
introduction
introduction
Hi thanks for accepting me here on your forum, I'm very excited as i previously had a 255L tropical aquarium which unfortunately shattered 5 years ago, after a fire started in my house. The good news was that the tank shattering saved my house from burning down. I've just decided recently that its time to get my fingers wet again and give a marine nano tank a go. I know the some of basics but may need a little advice on the way.:fish1:
introduction
Hi thanks for accepting me here on your forum, I'm very excited as i previously had a 255L tropical aquarium which unfortunately shattered 5 years ago, after a fire started in my house. The good news was that the tank shattering saved my house from burning down. I've just decided recently that its time to get my fingers wet again and give a marine nano tank a go. I know the some of basics but may need a little advice on the way.:fish1:
KrazyKangaru
New member
hey guys
hey guys
Pretty new to the hobby but it looks like fun. My dad gave me a 40gal tank and i thought why not? Im not really sure where to start. I live in an apartment so im a little weary of how much weight can be involved with a sump so im thinking hob skimmer, couple powerheads, maybe a diy light set up. Ive seen where people use liverock as a filter. Ive also seen some smaller tanks on youtube with "soft corals". Not really sure what that is but the colors are nice. Haha. So far i havent spent any money and with a wife a kid and another on the way things will need to be researched. My dads 55gal tank never really worked out, and i think if i get one going maybe i can give him some tips. I think my first purchase is going to be cpr bakpak 2 protein skimmer. Any tips or opinions are welcome. When you dont know something you find someone who does and ask them. Ill be doing lots of that i think. Thanks in advance.
hey guys
Pretty new to the hobby but it looks like fun. My dad gave me a 40gal tank and i thought why not? Im not really sure where to start. I live in an apartment so im a little weary of how much weight can be involved with a sump so im thinking hob skimmer, couple powerheads, maybe a diy light set up. Ive seen where people use liverock as a filter. Ive also seen some smaller tanks on youtube with "soft corals". Not really sure what that is but the colors are nice. Haha. So far i havent spent any money and with a wife a kid and another on the way things will need to be researched. My dads 55gal tank never really worked out, and i think if i get one going maybe i can give him some tips. I think my first purchase is going to be cpr bakpak 2 protein skimmer. Any tips or opinions are welcome. When you dont know something you find someone who does and ask them. Ill be doing lots of that i think. Thanks in advance.
first time here, not first to saltwater
first time here, not first to saltwater
Had a saltwater tank for about 14 years now. Not an ideal setup compared to some, but it does work and has been stable. It sat with no fish for about 6 years but my dad was kind enough to keep dropping bits of food in it to keep it at least partially cycled.
Moved it to my house finally last summer and have gotten new lights at last and started working with the LFS to make sure my water was alright. Running a 72Gallon bow front tank with a Fluval FX5 canister filter. Two PowerHead 402s for mid-level circulation and a hang on protein skimmer. Right now in the canister I have Carbon and some Chemi-Pure, planning to swap the Chemi-Pure out for some Purigen when I have some money.
Last week finally saw the correct conditions (after a good cleanout on the filter and partial (about 15%) water change to drop nitrates. Now have two fish in the tank, a starry blenny and a cardinal. all the rock in the tank is live, purchased that way when I first set the tank up.
Planning to do a bit of reef in it this time around and have been glad to see that I still have bristle worms and some form of barnacle still thriving in there after all that time without much maintenance and load on the tank.
Novi
first time here, not first to saltwater
Had a saltwater tank for about 14 years now. Not an ideal setup compared to some, but it does work and has been stable. It sat with no fish for about 6 years but my dad was kind enough to keep dropping bits of food in it to keep it at least partially cycled.
Moved it to my house finally last summer and have gotten new lights at last and started working with the LFS to make sure my water was alright. Running a 72Gallon bow front tank with a Fluval FX5 canister filter. Two PowerHead 402s for mid-level circulation and a hang on protein skimmer. Right now in the canister I have Carbon and some Chemi-Pure, planning to swap the Chemi-Pure out for some Purigen when I have some money.
Last week finally saw the correct conditions (after a good cleanout on the filter and partial (about 15%) water change to drop nitrates. Now have two fish in the tank, a starry blenny and a cardinal. all the rock in the tank is live, purchased that way when I first set the tank up.
Planning to do a bit of reef in it this time around and have been glad to see that I still have bristle worms and some form of barnacle still thriving in there after all that time without much maintenance and load on the tank.
Novi
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